{"product_id":"golden-monkey-loose-leaf-black-tea-jin-hou-cha","title":"Golden Monkey Loose Leaf Black Tea - Jin Hou Cha","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eOur Golden Monkey loose leaf black tea Jin Hou Cha is a beautifully smooth Chinese black tea made from hand-plucked buds and first leaves, rich with distinctive golden tips. Naturally sweet, refined and almost entirely free from astringency, it brews to a warm amber cup with soft honeyed notes, a hint of peach and a whisper of cocoa — a tea to savour slowly, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8sww83\" data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eGolden Monkey Loose Leaf Black Tea from Yunnan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eGolden Monkey, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eJin Hou Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of China’s most admired black teas, prized for its striking golden-tipped leaf and exceptionally smooth cup. This Yunnan selection is crafted from tender spring buds and first leaves grown in mountain gardens, producing a tea with real elegance, depth and natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eIt is a more refined style of black tea than a brisk breakfast blend, offering a softer, more aromatic experience from the very first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cmxfvp\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eHoneyed, Peachy and Remarkably Smooth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eIn the cup, this Golden Monkey loose leaf black tea pours a warm amber liquor with a silky, rounded body. The flavour is gently honeyed, with a soft peach note, subtle cocoa warmth and a clean finish that lingers without bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eThe natural sweetness of the leaf is one of its great pleasures. There is no need for milk, sugar or lemon — the tea is beautifully complete on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t5jyur\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eGolden-Tipped Leaf with Exceptional Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eThe gold running through the dry leaf comes from the fine downy buds used in production, a clear visual sign of careful plucking and quality manufacture. Dark twisted leaves threaded with copper-gold tips make this tea as attractive to look at as it is rewarding to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eThe finished cup has warmth and depth, but never heaviness. It is smooth, poised and quietly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ofgugg\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2xhdic\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yunnan, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u3bmnt\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eTea type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose leaf black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mvfbu7\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Monkey \/ Jin Hou Cha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"127klwn\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eLeaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bud and first leaf with golden tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ef68a5\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eLiquor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm glowing amber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17nzbez\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed, lightly peachy, softly cocoa-like and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mc4h8e\" data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eA Tea to Sit With, Not to Rush\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eGolden Monkey is ideal for unhurried mornings or a thoughtful afternoon cup when you want something elegant and rewarding. It has enough character to hold your attention, yet is gentle enough to drink with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003eIt also gives a worthwhile second infusion, revealing a lighter and slightly softer side of the leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nsxkcq\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003eHow to Brew Golden Monkey Jin Hou Cha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003eUse water at around 90°C to 95°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eA 3-minute brew gives a softer, more delicate cup. A 4-minute infusion develops fuller body and slightly deeper cocoa warmth. The tea can be taken to 5 minutes if you prefer more strength, though it remains notably smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003eA second infusion is well worth trying with a slightly longer steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lbjtps\" data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eBlack tea from Yunnan, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fdu6a6\" data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003eAbout High Teas London\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3384\"\u003eHigh Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over \u003cstrong data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e350 different teas\u003c\/strong\u003e in our collection, we are proud to offer exceptional origin teas with genuine finesse, including celebrated Chinese black teas such as Golden Monkey Jin Hou Cha.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas London","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":7691049074724,"sku":"GOMO-50-W07","price":6.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":7691108188196,"sku":"GOMO-125-W07","price":14.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":7691108220964,"sku":"GOMO-250-W07","price":25.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":7691108253732,"sku":"GOMO-500-W07","price":45.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":41217385136306,"sku":"GOMO-60-W07","price":8.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":41217385988274,"sku":"GOMO-150-W07","price":17.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/2161\/7956\/files\/GoldenMonkeyPM_baa0f08a-f948-463d-a450-616d40754822.jpg?v=1778162510","url":"https:\/\/highteas.co.uk\/products\/golden-monkey-loose-leaf-black-tea-jin-hou-cha","provider":"High Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}